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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.
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Welcome to the Shackles Are Off Podcast - produced by England's Barmy Army. If you want chat about seam positions and long barriers, this isn't the podcast for you. If you like hearing some of the best stories from big names in the game, this might just be for you..... Jack Brooks, James Gregg and Chris Millard chew the fat with a new guest each week about changing room stories, new stories that you won't have heard before, and sometimes put a few rumours to bed.
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Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook talk through a big win for Australia at Trent Bridge. Plus, we hear from captains Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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England's white ball sides: the pundits' view
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Henry Moeran speaks to TMS's pundits at Old Trafford on the state of England's white ball sides ahead of the ODI series with Australia, starting on Thursday. Among those giving their viewpoints are Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, Isa Guha and Dawid Malan. And we also hear from four of the new faces in England's squad: John Turner,…
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County Cricket: Somerset stun Surrey as the sun sets
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Kevin Howells is alongside Sussex bowler Tymal Mills and Southern Vipers allrounder Emily Windsor for reaction to Somerset's incredible win over Surrey in the County Championship. They speak to Somerset head coach Jason Kerr after an unbelievable day of cricket in Taunton. Plus, Tymal's teammate Sussex captain John Simpson joins them to look ahead …
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In at the deep end - the psychology of test cricket
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Simon Mann is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell & Russel Arnold to discuss the pressures of test cricket. From trying to settle in as a debutant to controlling the anxiety of a batter, they tell all as to what was needed to face the challenges at the highest level and where they found their strengths in tough moments. Opening u…
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Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in Belfast after Kate secured her first series win as England captain. She tells us she is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy after taking six wickets in the opening match at the weekend. And we're joined by record-breaking batter Tammy Beaumont, after her latest ODI century.…
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Jonathan Agnew welcomes legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to the TMS commentary box. They discuss the role that Reg Gutteridge had on Clive's career, how long Clive takes to prepare his notes for a football match, and his brief time commentating on cricket.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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England v Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka punish poor England to win final test
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, and former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England's loss to a determined Sri Lanka. They discuss the takeaways England will have from this summer as a whole, as well as where this leaves Sri Lanka ahead of a test series against New Zealand. England's stand-in captain, O…
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England v Sri Lanka: England collapse as Moeen calls it a day
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction as Sri Lanka bowl England out in 34 overs and begin their chase well in their quest to win the last test of this series. They discuss England’s attitude when batting in the second innings, Jamie Smith’s innings which stopped Sri Lan…
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England v Sri Lanka: England allow Sri Lanka back into final test
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the second day’s play at The Oval between England and Sri Lanka. They discuss the potential complacency from England which let Sri Lanka back into the contest, as well as England’s batting collapse and the questionable tactics in t…
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Jonathan Agnew speaks to musician, and founding member of Genesis, Tony Banks in the TMS commentary box at The Oval. Tony discusses having Allan Lamb invite him to England's dressing room, his classical music work, and having to swap shirts with a stranger to gain access to the MCG.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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England v Sri Lanka: Pope puts on a show despite limited play
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the first day's play of the final test at The Oval. They discuss Pope's innings, as well as Sri Lanka's performance with the ball and Ben Duckett falling short of a century. Duckett speaks to Henry Moeran, saying that the reason he…
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Jonathan Agnew talks to the managing director of the England Men's Cricket, Rob Key. Key discusses his latest understanding of the situation ahead of England's test series in Pakistan, plus Brendon McCullum's new role taking charge of the men's white ball sides as well as the test side and how Jimmy Anderson "seems to be loving" and will continue h…
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Henry Moeran is joined by BBC Cricket Correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s final Test of the summer at the Oval. We’ll hear from England head coach Brendon Mccullum, after agreeing to take over both the Test and white-ball teams. We’ll also hear from captain Ollie Pope, who tells us what it’s li…
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Kate and Alex are back to reflect on Crossy being England captain for their upcoming tour to Ireland. We also respond to plenty of listener emails, and we find a new word that Alex can’t pronounce correctly.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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The Changing of the Guard - England’s future stars
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Steven Finn & Kevin Howells to discuss which young players could become England stars in the future. Following England’s white ball squad announcement, 5 uncapped players have been called up with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali the big names to miss out. They look at Essex batter Jordan Cox, Hampshire seamer …
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England v Sri Lanka: England seal series win
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold on the Lord's outfield for reaction to England beating Sri Lanka on day four and sealing the series victory with a test to play. Player of the match Gus Atkinson tells Jonathan that it was "incredibly special" to get his first century at Lord's wh…
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The price is right? The cost of Test Cricket
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Jonathan is joined by The Guardian's Ali Martin, Wisden Editor & Daily Mail journalist Lawrence Booth, the BBC's Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt, and Rex Clementine from The Island newspaper over from Sri Lanka to discuss the money involved in watching test cricket. They discuss the price of tickets, as well as the context of England men's tes…
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England v Sri Lanka: Root reaches history
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan at Lord's for reaction to Joe Root hitting his 34th hundred, taking him past Cook's record, and helping England take control of the second test against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root, Ollie Pope's management of the game situation with bad light stopping play, and how test cricket can adapt…
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Jonathan Agnew speaks to actor and screenwriter Ben Willbond. Known for his role in the BBC sitcom Ghosts, Ben discusses the success of the series, as well as his work on Horrible Histories and Ben having a visit from Geoffrey Boycott while he was at school.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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England v Sri Lanka: Glorious Gus stars on day two
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Steven Finn & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to day two of the test from Lord’s where Gus Atkinson’s maiden test century has helped England take control. They discuss Atkinson’s incredible start to his England test career, Ollie Stone’s return to the test side, and …
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Simon Mann looks back to 1984, when Sri Lanka played their first ever test in England. At Lord's, England captain David Gower chose to bowl after winning the toss on a warm late summer's day, much to the delight of one of England's bowlers at the time - Jonathan Agnew. Sri Lankan batter Sidath Wettimuny gave Aggers, and the rest of England's bowler…
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England v Sri Lanka: Root & Atkinson rescue England
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan for reaction to Joe Root’s record equalling 33rd hundred for England which saved the side from a potential collapse on day one against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root’s innings, as well as Ollie Pope’s batting record. Also, Andy Zaltzman gives a stat breakdown of the day. Root says that he'…
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England v Sri Lanka: Steady England see off Sri Lanka
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England's win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, which sees them lead the 3 test series 1-0. England captain Ollie Pope, covering for the injured Ben Stokes, "enjoyed the challenge" captaining the side. Player of the match Jamie Smith reflects on th…
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England v Sri Lanka: Smith century puts England on top
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Vic Marks & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to day four at Old Trafford where Sri Lanka have a slender advantage. They discuss Jamie Smith becoming the youngest wicketkeeper to score a century for England, Angelo Mathews’ insubmissive innings for Sri Lanka, and the d…
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Jonathan Agnew talks to BBC 6Music presenter, writer & music journalist Stuart Maconie. They discuss Stuart starting to work in radio via NME, his experiences fell-walking, and the briefest of encounters Stuart had with Prince.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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